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1917-10-01
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, Lozinghem
Entry (1st - 3rd) The Battn remained at LOZINGHEM, near LILLERS until 4th inst. On Oct 1st, 2nd and 3rd the usual training parades were held and on the evening of the 3rd notification was received that the Bde would be moving on the following day to the BETHUNE area. On the evening of the 3rd regimental transport sports were held. Reinforcements as follows jointed the Battn at this time. On the 1st, for duty as Chaplain, Capt D A Polhill, CF. On the 2nd, 10 other ranks, all with two exceptions, casuals.